Internal Auditing (Executive MSc of Auditing Studies)
Become a certified internal auditor (RO) and deepen your knowledge on topics such as auditing sustainability, behaviour and culture, risk management and governance. Over the course of 2 to 2.5 years, you will develop technical expertise and leadership skills for positions such as Internal Auditing Manager or Chief Audit Executive (CAE). Internal Auditing is one of the specialisation tracks within the Executive MSc of Auditing Studies.
Combination of soft and hard skills
Inspirational teaching from experienced lecturers
Internationally recognised MSc degree
Shortened RA, RE and RC programmes
For whom?
This Master's programme is designed for audit professionals working in a relevant work environment, such as banks, insurance companies, government or consulting firms. The programme is also suitable for executives who wish to expand their knowledge in managing and controlling business processes.
Am I admissable?
Submit your CV or LinkedIn profile, and we will check if you are eligible for this programme. We will respond within three business days.
I still use the knowledge I acquired during the BIV AO course almost every day when solving audit-related issues.Sacha le Feber - Manager Process & Control Improvement at Heineken
What will you learn?
- Conduct independent research into an organisation's business processes to assess and improve the quality of these processes.
- Evaluate how effectively your organisation manages its business processes and the associated risks.
- Understand how to oversee the full scope of systems, production, technology, marketing and human resources within the organisation.
- Provide insights and assurance to management through audits and other research, offering solutions and recommendations to reduce risks.
- Develop a vision and formulate policies for implementing and improving auditing within your organisation.
Degree certificate
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive the following degree certificate from the University of Amsterdam: Executive Master of Science of Auditing Studies with a specialisation in Internal Auditing.
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Title of Registered Operational Auditor (RO)
This Master's programme is certified by the foundation Stichting Verenigde Register Operational Auditors (SVRO). After successfully completing this programme and meeting the SVRO registration requirements, you can register in the Register of Operational Auditors. As a certified operational auditor, you are entitled to use the protected professional title Registered Operational Auditor (RO).
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Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
In your second year, you will take the CIA Profession (Certified Internal Auditor) module, where you have the opportunity to sit the exam independently at the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) via computer-based testing. If you have successfully completed the three exam parts, you will receive the CIA certificate. If you already hold the CIA certificate, you may request an exemption for this module.
Class profile
We keep our classes small and personal to ensure an optimal learning experience. You will join a group of passionate, dedicated audit professionals who bring their own field experiences into the classroom. In your first year, you will take lectures alongside students from the Digital Auditing and Sustainability Auditing tracks. This multidisciplinary approach allows you to learn the language of other auditors. You will collaborate on solving complex audit cases and engage in in-depth discussions during group activities.
32 years
40% female
60% male
53% Banking & Financials
27% Government, Healthcare
13% Insurance
7% Retail
Explore all tracks of the Executive MSc of Auditing Studies
Internal Auditing is one of the tracks you can choose within the Executive MSc of Auditing Studies. Explore the other tracks too.
- Degree programme
- MSc, RO
- Mode
- Part-time
- Credits
- 72 ECTS, 24-30 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- Costs
- €16,250 a year
- Location
- Roeterseiland campus